Marco Masini on His Sanremo Collaboration with Fedez and Finding Peace After Success
Marco Masini, the acclaimed Italian singer-songwriter, reflects on his recent experience at the Sanremo Music Festival, his collaboration with Fedez, and his journey through the highs and lows of a decades-long career. Despite not winning the competition, Masini emphasizes the positive energy exchange with Fedez and the opportunity to connect with a new generation of listeners.
A New Generation and Future Collaborations
Masini expressed that the true reward wasn’t victory, but the enjoyment he and Fedez found in their performance and their ability to reach a wider audience. “What made us experience excellent was that we enjoyed it and that we reached a new generation,” he told Corriere della Sera. He anticipates future collaborations with Fedez, mentioning potential appearances at radio festivals and other events. “Where there is a chance we will meet, precisely because, as seen in Sanremo, we like being together on stage.”
Navigating Success and Finding Perspective
Masini candidly discussed the challenges of sudden success, recalling a period where his life spiraled after his album sales soared to two million copies. He admitted to losing focus, indulging in material possessions and fleeting relationships. “I lost sight of my focus thinking about houses, cars, a few more women… There you get worse, then you go into the blackest abyss, and then you find yourself.” He described this period as losing his “compass.”
Lessons Learned and Remembering Mia Martini
He acknowledged a period of being labeled as “lousy luck,” which ultimately led him to rediscover the drive and passion he felt at the beginning of his career. Masini likewise reflected on the tragic fate of Mia Martini, another Italian singer who struggled with public perception and personal demons. He noted the difference in their experiences, highlighting that he had the ability to write songs that encouraged reflection, while Martini faced a generation less inclined to introspection. He expressed concern about how social media might have exacerbated the challenges Martini faced.
A Personal Loss and Continued Dedication
Masini shared his regret at not being with his mother during her final moments, as he was performing on stage. Despite this, he describes himself as “a normal man who is a singer-songwriter,” acknowledging a degree of selfishness in prioritizing his music, a commitment he made to his mother who sang at village festivals.